Completely lost on some, the point of my argument was in 1958 a .30 calf/100weight when all other inputs were much lower was actually more profit than what were seeing now. The gent said un-necessary inputs but I see things like grazing land and feed as necessary! I am glad for you that they...
It depends on how you look at it whether or not these are record prices. I have had a few cows for a long time and while 2.25 a lb seems high historically it is not record profits as some think.
I have sold calves for .30/lb but diesel fuel then was .23/gallon so at today's diesel fuel price...